now I know what it is, thanx, I' ve always suspected it was a weed, it was growing too prolific, but I always leave a few because they're gorgeous, yoou captured them beautifuly, have a great BH, Magda click (*:*)

now I know what it is, thanx, I' ve always suspected it was a weed, it was growing too prolific, but I always leave a few because they're gorgeous, yoou captured them beautifuly, have a great BH, Magda click (*:*)

Thanks for your comments.
Dave . (Hieracium aurantiacum) This hawkweeed originated in the alpine meadows of European mountains but has now become extensively naturalised in lowland areas and can in some cases become an aggressive weed. Some people have grown it in their rock gardens . This one was growing wild on the Cardoness Estate in Dumfries & Galloway amongst the grasses and other wildflowers. It is also known as "Grim the Collier" and "Fox-and-cubs".
Magda - You are so lucky to have this growing in your garden, it is totally absent from where we live.
Su@leesia - It's also a lot smaller than a sunflower, as it is only about 2 cm across.
Helen

Thanks for your comments.
Dave . (Hieracium aurantiacum) This hawkweeed originated in the alpine meadows of European mountains but has now become extensively naturalised in lowland areas and can in some cases become an aggressive weed. Some people have grown it in their rock gardens . This one was growing wild on the Cardoness Estate in Dumfries & Galloway amongst the grasses and other wildflowers. It is also known as "Grim the Collier" and "Fox-and-cubs".

Magda - You are so lucky to have this growing in your garden, it is totally absent from where we live.

Su@leesia - It's also a lot smaller than a sunflower, as it is only about 2 cm across.

What a lovely capture Helen,I dont recall seeing this flower before either but will keep an eye out for it now.The colours are so bright and happy.I like the composition and the dof here,its a great image Helen,well done. Click.
Pete.

What a lovely capture Helen,I dont recall seeing this flower before either but will keep an eye out for it now.The colours are so bright and happy.I like the composition and the dof here,its a great image Helen,well done. Click.
Pete.

Great success spotting this rare flower. The light & details are real good. This is a real eyecatcher and a joy for the eye to look at, the colors are real vivid and beautiful. Great capture. Clicked
denka

Great success spotting this rare flower. The light & details are real good. This is a real eyecatcher and a joy for the eye to look at, the colors are real vivid and beautiful. Great capture. Clicked